Neck and back pain, scoliosis, back strain – each of these acute conditions may justify the use of a back brace to relieve symptoms or to prevent a particular condition from getting worse. But when are back braces effective, and when might they be of no use at all? Consider the case of childhood scoliosis. [...]

Neck and back pain, scoliosis, back strain – each of these acute conditions may justify the use of a back brace to relieve symptoms or to prevent a particular condition from getting worse. But when are back braces effective, and when might they be of no use at all? Consider the case of childhood scoliosis. [...]